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BROWN DEER PLAN COMMISSION MARCH 16 , 20 2 6 MEETING MINUTES HELD IN P ERSON AT BROW N DEER VILLAGE HALL & VIRTUALLY AT 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 8 78 6395 99 5 4 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87863959954 The meeting was called to order at 5 :02 P.M. I. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee s Darryl Johnson , Jeff Woods; Commissioners : Dan Kass , Jalin Phelps , Bill Hoffmann, Jennifer Boehm Also Present: Ty ler Burkart, Village Manager; Nate Piotrowski, Community Development Director Excused: President Wanda Montgomery ; Commissioner s: Dylan Groshek , Jesse Greenlee II. PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD None III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES : February 11 , 20 26 – Regular Meeting It was moved by Commissioner Hoffmann and seconded by Commissioner Kass to approve the meeting minutes of Feb ruary 11 , 202 6 . The motion carried unanimously. IV. REPORT OF STAFF/COMMISSION MEMBERS None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS A) Review and recommendation o f a development agreement with 4380 Brown Deer, LLC. d/b/a 7 Brew Coffee for a drive -thru retail building at 4380 W. Brown Deer Road Mr. Piotrowski reviewed the proposal and introduced Kevin Schmoldt representing the 7 Brew franchise group. Mr. Schmoldt explained the business model and the operational aspec ts of the business . Commissioner Hoffmann stated that he was concerned about the lack of screen in g for the apartments to the north a s well as alo ng the southern edge of the drive -thru for headlight s heading towards Brown Deer Road . Mr. Schmoldt stated that his engineering team was working on options such a s a fence to the north and some varied landscape elements along the southern portion of the drive -thru . Mr. Piotrowski remi nded the commission that they could make requirements for screen ing or defer such decisions to the Beautification Committee. Mr. Hoffmann asked where s now storage could exist on site. Mr. Schmoldt replied that the northeast corner parking areas would likely see limited use and could handle snow storage along with a portion of the bypass lane which was 18 ’ wide. Mr. Hoffmann asked if this was acceptable to staff and Mr. Piotr owski replied that it was. Trustee Woods asked about the number of empl oyees and their parking needs. Mr. Schmoldt replied that typically each shift has 7 to 11 e mployees and that with overlap approximately 1 5- 20 spaces could be needed . Plan Commission ___________ ___ March 16 , 202 6 Page 2 Commissioner Kass asked if the decibel restriction limit was lower than sound levels from vehicular noi se onj Brown Deer Road. Mr. Schmoldt replied that this limit would be lower. Trustee Johnson stated that he was also concerned about the proximity of the driv e -thru lanes and the residential building to the east both for disruption from the business but also if residential tenants wanted to access 7 Brew. Mr. Schmoldt noted that he will work with his design team to ensure proper screening w hile potentially creating a more defined access point for residents to the e ast a nd north. It was moved by Commissioner Kass and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to reco mmend approv al of the development agree ment to the Village Board . The motion carried unanimously. VII. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Trustee Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to ad journ at 5 :38 P.M. ___ __________________________ Nate Piotrowski, Community Development Director